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Rosé from Provence, France

Winemaker's Notes

Juice from quickly macerated red grapes; temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel vats; no wood aging. The pale pink color introduces a fresh, nicely aromatic rosé, with a round and silky texture and good length on the palate. A wine for summer picnic foods, grilled fish and all sorts of chicken and salads.

Vinified in the town of Brignoles, in the center of the Côtes de Provence region. Shallow shale and alluvial soils along the foothills of the dramatic Massif des Maures east of Brignoles. For more than 50 years L'Estandon wines have been synonymous with the relaxed joie de vivre of Provence and the French Riviera. L'Estandon is now made by the Vignerons de Caves de Provence. Their well equipped, ultramodern facility is just a short drive from the Côtes de Provence.

L'Estandon Winery

Vinified in the town of Brignoles, in the center of the Côtes de Provence region. Shallow shale and alluvial soils along the foothills of the dramatic Massif des Maures east of Brignoles. For more than 50 years L'Estandon wines have been synonymous with the relaxed joie de vivre of Provence and the French Riviera. L'Estandon is now made by the Vignerons de Caves de Provence. Their well equipped, ultramodern facility is just a short drive from the Côtes de Provence.
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About Provence

Not just a destination for tourists and movie stars, Provence makes some delicious and easy-drinking wines. Most of these wines are rosé – a dry, pale, pink style rose. The climate here is Mediterranean, with most of the vines planted on southern facing slopes to avoid the fierce Mistral winds. Thirteen varieties are permitted in the region, the most important for rose being Carignan, Grenache and Cinsault. A move is being made to bring in more varieties, like Syrah, to increase the quality of the wines.

Notable Facts

The most important appellation is Côtes de Provence, where about 80% of the production is the typical style rose. Unfortunately, the easy-drinking aspect does not translate to the price – some of these wines are a bit pricey for drink-today wines. Some producers are making a shift to higher quality while others are selling their wines at a bargain. Either way, Côtes de Provence rose is a delicious match with any provence-style garlic-y cuisine. Other appellations to note include Bandol, Bellet, Les Baux-de-Provence, Cassis and Côteaux d'Aix-en-Provence. Though Côtes de Provence rules in amount of wine produced, the quality appellation to know is Bandol. Mostly red and mostly Mourvedre, the wines of Bandol are able to age a few years, like many a Chateauneuf-du-Pape, but also enjoyed in their youth.

About France - Other regions

When it comes to wine, France is a classic. Classic blends, grapes and styles began in the country and they still remain. Think about it - people ask for a Burgundian style Pinot Noir, they refer to wines as Bordeaux or Rhone blends - Champagne even had to pass a law to stop international wineries from putting their region on the label of all sparkling wine.

The top regions of France are: Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Languedoc-Roussillon, Loire, Rhone. And these regions are so diverse! It makes sense that wine regions throughout the world try to emulate their style. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and
Syrah are no longer French varieties, but international varieties. They may not be the leader of cutting edge technology or value-priced wines, but there is no doubt that they are still producing wines of great quality and diversity.

Alcohol By Volume Guide

Most wine ranges from 10-16% alcohol by volume. Some varietals tend to have higher (for example Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon) or lower alcohol levels (Pinot Noir and many white varietals), but there is always some variation from producer to producer. Some wine falls outside of this range, for instance Port weighs in closer to 20%, while Muscat and Riesling are usually a bit below 10%.

Wine Style Guide

Light & Crisp

Light to medium bodied wines that are high in acid and light to medium fruit. Typically no oak.